Newbie looking for advice...

[spuddym]

Having previously not had any interest in bikes I bought aVespa GTS 125 for my 50th birthday. Did the CBT, and have had close on 1500 miles on my vespa since August and have loved every mile, trouble is I want more...

Have just passed theory, I now know that I want a bike, I've had so much fun on the vespa I want to progress to a bike. Will soon do a quick three hour course with local training company to take me through gears.

My dilemma is do i buy a 125 (been looking at MT125's) to get experience or do I sign up for training on 600cc with training company for practical and road tests then buy a bigger bike once I have (hopefully) passed test? Is it worth investing in 125 to get experience.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

[bonio]

If you've got the choice, go for DAS. It will get you there quicker, and the instructors by and large do a good job of preparing you for the test without needing to run around on your own 125.

[mikestrivens]

2nd that advice. Do the DAS and go straight onto a larger bike.

[onesea]

Normally I say get 125 whilst on CBT... But you already have a scooter you know you like it you will have gained some road skills, you still have a bike you can ride (even if a scooter)....

Go get on with your DAS forget 125 ...

[spuddym]

If you've got the choice, go for DAS. It will get you there quicker, and the instructors by and large do a good job of preparing you for the test without needing to run around on your own 125.

Thanks for your reply - really helpful for me.

[Guest]

As above, go for the das. you already know you want to do it so get on it.

[Gavc88]

If you already have the experiance on a 125 and know you definitely want a bike then I would go for the DAS!

[Hoggs]

, trouble is I want more...

 

Yup as everyone else said go for the DAS otherwise you'll get this feeling again in a few months time

[Scox91]

I passed my CBT and got a 125cc geared bike in October, whilst I love my bike and have a lot of fun with it id say to you if you already have experience on two wheels then maybe just go for a DAS and get something bigger.

From there you can then test ride some bikes to see which is best for you.

[Bungleaio]

Go for DAS straight away, the experience you would gain from a 125 you have pretty much got from the vespa anyway. The only real difference is the gears but that's easy.

I did the DAS route with no prior experience of riding and I'm loving it.

[Reece]

DAS

[bonio]

Mods. Please would you frame this thread. Must be the first one ev-ver where everyone agrees

[spuddym]

Thanks for your 'unanimous' replies - appreciate the time you've taken to reply - not to mention a costly mistake you've saved me from making!

[onesea]

Thanks for your 'unanimous' replies - appreciate the time you've taken to reply - not to mention a costly mistake you've saved me from making!

 

Just to come back says I wish I had not :D

Forum Wisdom LOL